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Climate With the exception of the far southern region, which does experience a light monsoon season and cooler winds off the Indian Ocean, Oman is dry, extremely hot and humid throughout most of the year, with very little rainfall. The brief winter months do bring some mild cooling.

Click Here Religions Ibadhi Muslim (75%), Sunni & Shi'a Muslim, Hindu National Day November 18 Languages Arabic (official), English, others Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Capital City Muscat (242,000) Name Oman long form Sultanate of Oman

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A Brief Description Many centuries before the country of Oman was formed, Muscat, its current capital, was a prosperous trading center and an influential regional city. Long ruled by a sultanate, in 1774, it established a useful, long term relationship with Britain that lasted until it ceased to be a protectorate in 1951. Shortly after Qaboos bin Said Al Said replaced his father (in 1970) and took control of the country, this ancient land gained its complete independence. Among needed changes, the new sultan's priorities were social changes, as well as the modernization of the infrastructure and the improvement of its established oil industry. Then, in the early 1980s, this long closed country (for visitors and western businesses) partially opened its doors to the outside world. Adventure travelers that do venture in describe the country as a stunning contrast of deserts, mountains, beaches, and plenty of friendly people. Facts and Figures Population 3,001,600 Time Zone (UTC +4) Note that UTC is also known as GMT, or Greenwich Mean Time